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News February 28, 2014

D'Addario FlexSteels Bass Strings

FlexSteels are billed as D’Addario’s most advanced strings, delivering the unique combination of flexible feel coupled with a deep, round tone and punch that’s optimized for – but not limited…

MMR Staff
Feb 28, 2014
News February 28, 2014

Seagull Merlin Natural SG

Crafted in LaPatrie Quebec, Canada, and inspired by the dulcimer, the Seagull Merlin is a very portable and compact four-string diatonic acoustic instrument. The Seagull Merlin Natural SG is available…

MMR Staff
Feb 28, 2014
News February 27, 2014

St. Louis Music Gains Two New VPs

St. Louis Music has appointed Craig Denny and Patrick Stevenson to new positions in the company.  Patrick Stevenson will become senior vice president of sales, while Craig Denny will take…

MMR Staff
Feb 27, 2014
News February 25, 2014

Dream Theater's Mike Portnoy Joins Gator Artist Family

[caption id="attachment_49198" align="alignleft" width="800"]Dream Theater's Mike Portnoy[/caption]Notable Metal and Progressive Rock drummer Mike Portnoy has recently joined the Gator Cases family as an officially endorsed artist. Portnoy is a founding…

MMR Staff
Feb 25, 2014
News February 25, 2014

Jensen Introduces New Interactive Website

Jensen® Musical Instrument Speakers recently announced the new Jensentone.com website. The new website features improved technical data, an advanced tone chart with comparing capabilities, genre specific sound samples, a dealer…

MMR Staff
Feb 25, 2014
News February 25, 2014

Sabian and Cymbal Masters Team Up for Crescent Model Cymbals

To meet the demands of customers and artists for new cymbals, Cymbal Masters of Kenesaw, GA, will begin offering select Crescent models in North America, handmade to their exacting specifications…

MMR Staff
Feb 25, 2014
News February 25, 2014

RHC Redefines Targeted Marketing Strategies at 2014 NAMM Show

RHC Holdings recently announced its new targeted marketing strategies. Under this plan, RHC Holdings, comprised of well-known dependable brands including RapcoHorizon, Momentum, Pro Co, Pro Co Data, RAT, RoadHog and…

MMR Staff
Feb 25, 2014
News February 25, 2014

Gretsch Celebrates 10 Years of the Gretsch Custom Shop

[caption id="attachment_49188" align="alignleft" width="800"]Gretsch Custom Shop Team[/caption]When Fender acquired licensing for the manufacture, distribution and marketing of Gretsch guitars in 2002, Mike Lewis helmed the effort. An accomplished guitarist with…

MMR Staff
Feb 25, 2014
News February 25, 2014

Sennheiser and P!NK Team Up for Grammys Performance

[caption id="attachment_49186" align="alignleft" width="800"]P!NK performs at the 56th annual GRAMMY Awards, singing through a customized Sennheiser headset [/caption]Hosted for the third time by LL Cool J, the 56th annual Grammy…

MMR Staff
Feb 25, 2014
News February 25, 2014

Alfred Music Announces 2013 Dealer Awards

[caption id="attachment_49184" align="alignleft" width="800"]Alfred's Antonio Ferranti and Ron Manus with Long & McQuade's Bob Kohl (center).[/caption]Alfred Music announced the winners of the 2013 Alfred Music Premier Dealer Awards at the…

MMR Staff
Feb 25, 2014
News February 25, 2014

American Way Marketing Announces Sale of Company

Entering its 29th year in business, American Way Marketing LLC  (AWM LLC) recently announced the sale of the Company to John Musselman, Kathy Donahoe and Jakob von Wolff.   This returns…

MMR Staff
Feb 25, 2014